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#1 #1 Best College for Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology in the U.S. University of California-Merced Merced, CA At the University of California-Merced, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Computer Engineering, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 980–1,160 Median Starting Salary $48,106
#2 #2 Best College for Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology in the U.S. Quinnipiac University Hamden, CT Every year, Quinnipiac University grants about 289 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 1,110–1,310 Median Starting Salary $59,670
#3 #3 Best College for Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology in the U.S. Tulane University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA At Tulane University of Louisiana, the most popular majors students pursue are Finance, General, Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 14% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 1,400–1,510 Median Starting Salary $49,664
#4 #4 Best College for Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology in the U.S. Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY Columbia University is separated into 20 different schools which include the College, global research outposts, Juilliard School, Barnard College, and more. Each new student will meet with an adviser to go over their plan and schedule for the upcoming year....view more Acceptance Rate 4% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,510–1,590 Median Starting Salary $42,189
#5 #5 Best College for Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology in the U.S. St. Thomas University Miami Gardens, FL Every year, St- Thomas University grants about 162 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 890–1,110 Median Starting Salary $48,644
#6 #6 Best College for Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology in the U.S. Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI At Grand Valley State University, the most popular majors students study are Psychology, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General. In fact, Grand Valley State University awards 252 degrees annually to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 1,110–1,370 Median Starting Salary $53,530
#7 #7 Best College for Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology in the U.S. University of California-Santa Cruz Santa Cruz, CA At the University of California-Santa Cruz, the most popular majors students pursue are Computer Science, Psychology, General, and Business/Managerial Economics. In fact, the University of California-Santa Cruz awards 653 degrees annually to Computer Science majors....view more Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,180–1,390 Median Starting Salary $47,691
#8 #8 Best College for Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology in the U.S. Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD Annually, Johns Hopkins University grants about 175 degrees to those majoring in Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Computer and Information Sciences, General, Public Health, General, and Neuroscience....view more Acceptance Rate 6% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,520–1,580 Median Starting Salary $50,205
#9 #9 Best College for Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology in the U.S. Harvard University Cambridge, MA There are plenty of classes to choose from at Harvard; they offer almost 3,900 courses in 49 undergraduate fields. Your curriculum is designed based on your goals and they require no predetermined courses for your major outside of an Expository Writing course for all freshmen....view more Acceptance Rate 4% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,510–1,590 Median Starting Salary $42,879
#10 #10 Best College for Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology in the U.S. University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA At the University of Southern California, the most popular majors students study are Management Science, Computer Science, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric. In fact, the University of Southern California awards 1221 degrees annually to Management Science majors....view more Acceptance Rate 10% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,440–1,550 Median Starting Salary $45,935
#11 #11 Best College for Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology in the U.S. Brandeis University Waltham, MA At Brandeis University, the three most popular college majors students study are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, and Health Policy Analysis. In fact, Brandeis University grants 104 degrees annually to Biology/Biological Sciences, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 41% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,400–1,520 Median Starting Salary $51,754
#12 #12 Best College for Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology in the U.S. The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX At The University of Texas at Dallas, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Computer and Information Sciences, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Digital Arts....view more Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 1,170–1,420 Median Starting Salary $46,119
#13 #13 Best College for Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology in the U.S. University of Missouri-Kansas City Kansas City, MO At the University of Missouri-Kansas City, the three most popular college majors students study are Business/Commerce, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,060–1,330 Median Starting Salary $48,421
#14 #14 Best College for Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology in the U.S. University of Arizona Tucson, AZ Every year, the University of Arizona awards around 469 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Physiology, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,100–1,330 Median Starting Salary $49,205
#15 #15 Best College for Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology in the U.S. University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA The University of Pennsylvania provides undergraduates with 89 choices for majors in four different schools: College of Arts and Sciences, Penn Engineering, School of Nursing, and The Wharton School for business....view more Acceptance Rate 5% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,500–1,570 Median Starting Salary $44,301
#16 #16 Best College for Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology in the U.S. University of Massachusetts-Amherst Amherst, MA Annually, the University of Massachusetts-Amherst awards around 533 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Computer Science, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,310–1,500 Median Starting Salary $52,977
#17 #17 Best College for Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology in the U.S. University of Connecticut Storrs, CT Annually, the University of Connecticut grants around 400 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Economics, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more Acceptance Rate 54% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,230–1,430 Median Starting Salary $51,626
#18 #18 Best College for Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology in the U.S. University of California-Irvine Irvine, CA At the University of California-Irvine, the three most popular college majors students study are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Business/Managerial Economics, Research and Experimental Psychology, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 29% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,240–1,440 Median Starting Salary $46,062
#19 #19 Best College for Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology in the U.S. Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Annually, Arizona State University Campus Immersion grants around 1172 degrees to students studying Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,090–1,320 Median Starting Salary $46,881
#20 #20 Best College for Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology in the U.S. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign, IL At the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Computer Engineering, General, and Accounting....view more Acceptance Rate 42% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,380–1,530 Median Starting Salary $49,928
#21 #21 Best College for Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology in the U.S. University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR Annually, the University of Arkansas grants about 350 degrees to students studying Marketing/Marketing Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Finance, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,070–1,290 Median Starting Salary $52,037
#22 #22 Best College for Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology in the U.S. University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, HI At the University of Hawaii at Manoa, the most popular majors students study are Psychology, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. In fact, the University of Hawaii at Manoa awards 201 degrees annually to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,070–1,290 Median Starting Salary $49,424
#23 #23 Best College for Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology in the U.S. Yale University New Haven, CT Yale offers students seventy possible majors, which must be declared by sophomore or junior years, but students are always welcome to change. Some of the top majors currently are Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Computer and Information Sciences, General, Political Science and Government, General, History, General,......view more Acceptance Rate 4% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,470–1,570 Median Starting Salary $44,797
#24 #24 Best College for Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology in the U.S. Duke University Durham, NC Two schools at Duke University are devoted to undergraduates: Trinity College of Arts and Sciences and Pratt School of Engineering. Combined they offer fifty majors, fifty-two minors, and the ability for students to design their own interdisciplinary majors....view more Acceptance Rate 6% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,520–1,560 Median Starting Salary $47,894
#25 #25 Best College for Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology in the U.S. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI At the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Computer and Information Sciences, General, Business Administration and Management, General, Economics, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 16% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,370–1,530 Median Starting Salary $49,487
#26 #26 Best College for Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology in the U.S. Missouri State University-Springfield Springfield, MO Annually, Missouri State University-Springfield grants about 259 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,020–1,250 Median Starting Salary $51,236
#27 #27 Best College for Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology in the U.S. Saint Joseph's University Philadelphia, PA Each year, Saint Joseph's University awards around 142 degrees to those studying Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,140–1,330 Median Starting Salary $59,342
#28 #28 Best College for Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology in the U.S. University of Florida Gainesville, FL At the University of Florida, the most popular majors students pursue are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, the University of Florida grants 616 degrees per year to Biology/Biological Sciences, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 24% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,330–1,480 Median Starting Salary $46,391
#29 #29 Best College for Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology in the U.S. The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX Each year, The University of Texas at Austin awards around 590 degrees to those majoring in Biology/Biological Sciences, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 27% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,230–1,500 Median Starting Salary $48,308
#30 #30 Best College for Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology in the U.S. Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick, NJ At Rutgers University-New Brunswick, the three most popular college majors students study are Computer and Information Sciences, General, Psychology, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,280–1,480 Median Starting Salary $47,774
#31 #31 Best College for Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology in the U.S. University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO Every year, the University of Colorado Boulder awards around 1201 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,190–1,400 Median Starting Salary $52,017
#32 #32 Best College for Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology in the U.S. University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA Annually, the University of Washington-Seattle Campus grants around 480 degrees to those studying Computer Science, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Informatics, and Biochemistry....view more Acceptance Rate 39% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,310–1,510 Median Starting Salary $46,431
#33 #33 Best College for Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology in the U.S. Florida Institute of Technology Melbourne, FL Every year, Florida Institute of Technology grants around 81 degrees to students studying Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,130–1,320 Median Starting Salary $44,185
#34 #34 Best College for Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology in the U.S. Iowa State University Ames, IA Annually, Iowa State University grants about 356 degrees to those studying Mechanical Engineering, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Animal Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,090–1,330 Median Starting Salary $53,890
#35 #35 Best College for Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology in the U.S. University of California-Riverside Riverside, CA Every year, the University of California-Riverside grants about 834 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,090–1,310 Median Starting Salary $47,068
#36 #36 Best College for Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology in the U.S. Colorado State University-Fort Collins Fort Collins, CO Annually, Colorado State University-Fort Collins grants about 677 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,070–1,300 Median Starting Salary $52,686
#37 #37 Best College for Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology in the U.S. University of Nevada-Reno Reno, NV At the University of Nevada-Reno, the most popular majors students pursue are Public Health, General, Business/Commerce, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. In fact, the University of Nevada-Reno awards 310 degrees per year to Public Health, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,020–1,250 Median Starting Salary $50,039
#38 #38 Best College for Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology in the U.S. University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH Every year, the University of Cincinnati-Main Campus awards about 483 degrees to those majoring in Marketing/Marketing Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,180–1,350 Median Starting Salary $50,840
#39 #39 Best College for Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology in the U.S. The University of Montana Missoula, MT Every year, The University of Montana grants around 94 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,080–1,290 Median Starting Salary $49,228
#40 #40 Best College for Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology in the U.S. The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio San Antonio, TX At The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (Emt Paramedic), and Dental Hygiene/Hygienist....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,840
#41 #41 Best College for Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology in the U.S. University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Dallas, TX Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $51,849
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About Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology

An integrated, combined program that focuses on the scientific study of cells, cellular systems, and the molecular basis of cell structure and function. Includes instruction in cell biology, cell chemistry, molecular biology, biophysics, and structural biology.

Students studying Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology can be awarded a degree up to a Post masters certificate. On average, 37% percent of men and 63% percent of women make up the degrees awarded across all college campuses. Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology is most common in California. The Median Starting Salary for an undergraduate degree in Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology is $42,090.

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Careers

Majoring in Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology, your experience could lead you towards different careers. Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology majors go on to pursue jobs including Natural Sciences Managers and Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists which are in high demand. Some of the jobs with the highest salary for Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology majors include Natural Sciences Managers, Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists and Biological Scientists, All Other.

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These are the highest paying careers for Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology majors.

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These are the careers in highest demand for Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students

271

Female Students

171 (63%)

Male Students

100 (36%)

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#1 Best College for Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology in the U.S.

92%

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980–1,160

$48,106

#2 Best College for Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology in the U.S.

77%

19

1,110–1,310

$59,670

#3 Best College for Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology in the U.S.

14%

17

1,400–1,510

$49,664

#4 Best College for Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology in the U.S.

4%

14

1,510–1,590

$42,189

#5 Best College for Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology in the U.S.

99%

10

890–1,110

$48,644

#6 Best College for Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology in the U.S.

83%

16

1,110–1,370

$53,530

#7 Best College for Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology in the U.S.

66%

7

1,180–1,390

$47,691

#8 Best College for Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology in the U.S.

6%

8

1,520–1,580

$50,205

#9 Best College for Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology in the U.S.

4%

6

1,510–1,590

$42,879

#10 Best College for Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology in the U.S.

10%

8

1,440–1,550

$45,935

#11 Best College for Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology in the U.S.

41%

7

1,400–1,520

$51,754

#12 Best College for Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology in the U.S.

65%

18

1,170–1,420

$46,119

#13 Best College for Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology in the U.S.

72%

12

1,060–1,330

$48,421

#14 Best College for Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology in the U.S.

86%

10

1,100–1,330

$49,205

#15 Best College for Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology in the U.S.

5%

5

1,500–1,570

$44,301

#16 Best College for Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology in the U.S.

60%

7

1,310–1,500